At GE Appliances’ Appliance Park in Louisville, KY, a 71-year-old dishwasher factory has been transformed with new assembly lines, robotics and digital tools. The plant now produces more than 70 models, using data-driven production systems, robotic material handling and fully automated fabrication processes to boost output while improving ergonomics and quality.

At Murakami Manufacturing USA in Campbellsville, KY, automation has increased assembly throughput by 34 percent, supported by AGVs, robotic screwdriving systems and vision inspection. The plant’s ability to handle more than 1,000 product variants highlights how flexible automation and lean practices can coexist on high-mix assembly lines.

Brose Tuscaloosa in Alabama has focused on continuous improvement and workforce engagement, using automated fastening, vision systems and in-line process monitoring to improve productivity by 25 percent and reduce quality costs by 40 percent.

At GKN Automotive’s ePowertrain plant in Newton, NC, automation is tightly integrated into assembly and machining operations, with more than 100 robots supporting pressing, fastening and testing processes. The facility has reduced scrap by up to 80 percent while improving safety and product quality through better process control and real-time monitoring.

Across these plants, a consistent pattern emerges: automation is not just about deploying robots, but about integrating systems with people, processes and data. Operators, engineers and technicians play a central role in implementing improvements, maintaining equipment and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

As automation continues to evolve, these facilities demonstrate how manufacturers are combining robotics, digital tools and workforce expertise to build more efficient, flexible and resilient assembly operations.